Author: Brooklyn Porter

Brooklyn Porter became the Managing Editor for The Vista in January 2026, where she writes and oversees story ideas. She is a graduating senior in May 2026. Brooklyn is also passionate about film and social media.

Life, The Vista

UCO Alumni Starts Junk Journaling Club in OKC

Brooklyn Porter - April 22, 2026

A recent University of Central Oklahoma graphic design graduate, Josselyn De La Cruz, is turning a lifelong love of collecting into a growing creative community. ... Read More

Life, The Vista

How to Celebrate National Pet Day in Edmond

Brooklyn Porter - April 10, 2026

April 11 is National Pet Day: What better way to spend the day with your pet than exploring places around Edmond? From scenic walking trails ... Read More

News, Politics

Oklahoma’s 90 Hour Degree: A Breakdown

Brooklyn Porter - March 25, 2026

In February 2026, Governor Kevin Stitt signed two executive orders for Oklahoma’s public higher education system. The orders focus on accountability, workforce alignment, and accelerated ... Read More

Campus, The Vista

AAUW Hosts Kickoff for Women’s History Month at UCO

Brooklyn Porter - March 9, 2026

The University of Central Oklahoma's American Association of University Women (AAUW) kicked off Women's History Month with Exceptional Women Brunch, a celebration honoring women’s leadership, ... Read More

Entertainment

Vitamin String Quartet Concert Recap at the Tower Theatre

Brooklyn Porter - March 6, 2026

The Vitamin String Quartet delivered an energetic at the Tower Theatre, marking the final night of a five week tour with this particular group of ... Read More

In-Depth, The Vista

Breaking Barriers: Darrell Davis Edmonds First Black Mayor Redfined Leadership and Legacy

Brooklyn Porter - February 24, 2026

Darrell Davis became the first African American to serve on the Edmond City Council and the first African American mayor of Edmond, marking a historic ... Read More

Campus, The Vista

Building a Lasting Legacy: Prominent Black Graduates of UCO

Brooklyn Porter - February 18, 2026

The University of Central Oklahoma, originally known as Central State College until 1971, has a documented history of African American enrollment during the period of ... Read More